Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ASTRO EMPIRE) (8-5) - Colt has been on the sidelines since an easy wire-to-wire maiden win here going 5 furlongs July 14. His trainer, Gil Zerpa has an amazing record this year with 47 wins out of 111 starters (42%). Nicely spotted today in his first facing winners, this son of 'Astrology' will win this if ready.
2nd pick: #5 (Gyoza) (5-1) - Lasix is added to the gelding who broke his maiden by 5 lengths going 4.5 furlongs at Mountaineer Park Aug. 27. Given plenty of time to grow and mature, he's been working both steadily and above average off track for his return.
3rd pick: #4 (Passionate Hachi) (4-1) - Another coming off a layoff (Aug. 17), he was competitive in three of four during the summer and broke his maiden here June 15. This home bred son of 'Gone Astray' can factor from off the pace if in shape.